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National Association for Gifted Children  

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  • The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) is an organization of parents, teachers, educators, other professionals, and community leaders who collectively advocate for the unique needs of children and youth with demonstrated gifts and talents as well as those children who may be able to develop their talents and potential with appropriate educational experiences.NAGC supports and develops policies, standards, and practices that encourage and respond to the diverse expressions of gifts and talents in children and youth from all cultures, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and socioeconomic groups. NAGC also supports research and development, staff development, advocacy, communication, and collaboration with other organizations and agencies to improve the quality of education for gifted and all students.NAGC was founded more than 50 years ago by a group of educators and parents to serve an estimated 3 million academically gifted children in classrooms across the United States. [Source: Encyclopedia of Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent; National Association for Gifted Children]

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